Crew Travel Updates for August 17th, 2020 with Lee Harris of Blue Marine Travel
Season 1, Episode 148, Aug 17, 2020, 05:00 PM
This week Lee let's us know some good news about repatriation flights and outgoing flights from South Africa for crew, a new limit on number of passengers in and out of Australia and the need to check with airlines on the Specific type of Mask that is needed in regards to each airline in order to insure that you are allowed to board. We touch on the Philippines and the EU as well. If you are crew looking to get home, or to your next job, do not miss this one!
Recommendations for travelling during the Covid Pandemic:
Prior to Departure
• Arrange for a PCR test to be completed no more than 72 hours prior to flight departure. Although not mandatory on every airline/country visited, BMT strongly recommends having the test completed.
• Check in online 24 hours before flight departure to allow for minimal contact on arrival at airport
• Go to website https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safe... and download the passenger locator form. Complete and carry with you with your other important documents, ie passport, yacht papers and discharge book. Most Countries now require a passenger locator form completed upon arrival, downloading and completing this prior to arrival at the departing airport will save time.
• Most airlines are limiting carry on luggage, check your respective airlines website and pack accordingly
Departure Day
• On arrival at your departing airport please wear a face mask at all times
• Arrive at the airport at least 4 hours prior to departure
• Be prepared to have temperature/thermal imaging taken prior to passing through security
• To reduce the risk of Covid, airlines are running a reduced in flight meal service. Due to this Blue Marine Travel recommends, travelling crew once ‘airside’ purchase food and drink to take in on the aircraft with then
• Once on-board continue to wear face mask for the entire journey
• On arrival at your destination, have the passenger locator form and other documents easily accessible
• Be prepared for further temperature checks/thermal imaging
Blue Marine Travel also strongly recommends that all passengers check their respective airlines website for any specific requirements they may have whilst travelling at this time.
For more information head over to their website at bluemarinetravel.com
Recommendations for travelling during the Covid Pandemic:
Prior to Departure
• Arrange for a PCR test to be completed no more than 72 hours prior to flight departure. Although not mandatory on every airline/country visited, BMT strongly recommends having the test completed.
• Check in online 24 hours before flight departure to allow for minimal contact on arrival at airport
• Go to website https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safe... and download the passenger locator form. Complete and carry with you with your other important documents, ie passport, yacht papers and discharge book. Most Countries now require a passenger locator form completed upon arrival, downloading and completing this prior to arrival at the departing airport will save time.
• Most airlines are limiting carry on luggage, check your respective airlines website and pack accordingly
Departure Day
• On arrival at your departing airport please wear a face mask at all times
• Arrive at the airport at least 4 hours prior to departure
• Be prepared to have temperature/thermal imaging taken prior to passing through security
• To reduce the risk of Covid, airlines are running a reduced in flight meal service. Due to this Blue Marine Travel recommends, travelling crew once ‘airside’ purchase food and drink to take in on the aircraft with then
• Once on-board continue to wear face mask for the entire journey
• On arrival at your destination, have the passenger locator form and other documents easily accessible
• Be prepared for further temperature checks/thermal imaging
Blue Marine Travel also strongly recommends that all passengers check their respective airlines website for any specific requirements they may have whilst travelling at this time.
For more information head over to their website at bluemarinetravel.com